cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
resentment; indignation; anger
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
(police) detective; criminal matter
plum blossom design; silk fabric with a plum blossom design
river; stream; River; the ... river
to face on; to look out on to
construction; architecture (of buildings)
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
same; similar; (just) like; equal
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness
to change completely; to change suddenly
interior design; interior; upholstery
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
Home Ministry; Department of the Interior (US, etc.); Home Office (UK); Ministry of Home Affairs (Japan, pre-1947)
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
police officer; policeman; policewoman
armed forces; military; troops
(social) class; rank; grade